Sr. Miriam was the vice president of student affairs at the former Marycrest College in Davenport, IA, director of Idyllwild at the University of Southern California, and the dean of continuing education and later the vice president of student services at Emerson College in Boston, Massachusetts.
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She was a member of the Seeds of Hope team in Davenport, matching volunteers with opportunities to serve the homeless, migrants and refugees, inner- city children and the elderly.
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My work, as a Sister of Humility, reflects the work of the entire CHM congregation. In the movie, "House of Brede," a particular sister was going out to serve and was asked how she could possibly leave Brede. She said, "I am not leaving Brede. I AM Brede." Wherever I go, I do believe, there go the Sisters of Humility.
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The connection with the land and rural people has contributed to the sisters' distinguishing characteristics of simplicity and steadfastness in the face of major challenges.
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Sr. Catherine Burns was born in Williamsburg, Iowa. She entered the Congregation of the Humility of Mary in 1957 and made her first vows in 1960.
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Her work in Davenport included social work/case management coordinator at Center for Aging Services (CASI); elder services program director at Friendly House; and supportive services coordinator to older residents for Signature Management.
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Sr. Regina Mary’s ministry of teaching found her in Iowa at St. Anthony in Des Moines, Sacred Heart in West Des Moines, St. Mary Parish in Oskaloosa, Sacred Heart School in Davenport and Lourdes Memorial School in Bettendorf. She was also coordinator of the House of Prayer in Davenport
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Sr. Marcia Eckerman was elected to serve as the CHM Vice President for the term of 2022-2026. She entered the Sisters of Humility in 1978 and has had a variety of ministries including administration at Marycrest College in Davenport, public relations at St. Joseph Health Rehab Center and Ottumwa Regional Health Center in Ottumwa, and development director for AIDs Project Quad Cities and the Congregation of the Humility of Mary.
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Sr. Rae served as the vice-president of the Congregation of the Humility of Mary. She then served in Davenport as dean of admissions at Marycrest College, academic advisor at Marycrest International University, supportive living coordinator at the Humility of Mary Center, volunteer coordinator at CASI and a counselor in her private practice – Elwood Support Services.
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Sister Greta posts in "A Nun's Pocket" about her life of prayer
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Sr. Jude currently serves as director of administrative and special services for the Diocese of Des Moines.
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The area in which she worked resembled a mini United Nations - with many different ethnic groups...this provided the opportunity to work for peace and justice on a practical annd an educational level.
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Sr. Jeannie ministered in Des Moines in religious education administration in the Diocesan Religious Education Office, St. Peter’s and Visitation Parishes. In addition, she taught English as a Second Language for DMACC and served as CHM Peace and Justice Coordinator as well as the CHM Leadership Team.
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Sr. Pat received a BA in elementary education from Briar Cliff College and later a pastoral ministry certificate from Seattle University.
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Sister Kathleen is an active environmentalist and volunteer. Her ministries have included teaching and parish work in Iowa, Illinois and Minnesota...
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